Our services are centered around what students need to develop the skills and knowledge to realize the opportunities and responsibilities of active citizenship.
The resources we provide students and their school communities focus on the student experience and efficacy of our programs. Our website will act as a central database of scoped and sequenced curriculum and organizing materials that educators, students, and community leaders can access to inform and engage their communities. There are five main components to our services and resources:
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CIVIC FOUNDATIONS
Human Development Index Constitutional Formation Separation of Powers Public Policy Influence in Politics |
Civic Foundations ensure that students have the background needed to apply concepts. Instruction in government, history, law, and democracy is integrated with discussions of controversial topics and current events. Included with this component are unit with interactive lessons that over 20th century American history, from the Industrial Revolution to the Cold War to current domestic strife. Students use the past to inform the present and tackle the challenges of today. |
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CIVIC ACTIONS
Civic Participation in Action Organizing Around the Issues Civic Leadership Directory Petitioning Drives Call Drives |
The Civic Actions component prepares students to effectively advocate for causes that are important to them. They apply their learning through community outreach opportunities and direct involvement in our democratic processes. Students investigate and plan service projects that contribute to their communities and use sound research to formulate their positions on issues of concern in which they take action. |
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CIVIC LIFE
Civic Action Committee Peer Jury Mock Elections Town Hall Meetings The Moving Mural Project |
Civic Life is an organizing tool for students to contribute to the civic life of their school communities. This section allows students to take an active role in school and community governance through the formation and participation in students-led activities, such as civic action committees, peer juries, and town hall meetings. Students are placed in leadership roles to address the concerns of their populations, and develop civic skills and dispositions. |
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AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS
Civic Portfolios Applied Connections Structured Discussions History and Civics Aligned Document-Based Questions |
Authentic Assessments are tool for students, schools, and program administrators to determine the impact of our collective efforts. Students are provided a variety of opportunities to exhibit evidence of their capabilities. School facilitators and administrators use this evidence to guide instruction and collaborate with program administrators for the development of materials that accommodate to the needs of individual schools. |
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Professional Development Program Evaluation Curriculum Development Strategic Planning |
Our Program Development component provides program coordinators with training to implement our curriculum and motivate their students to engage in the process. We create and modify curriculum and program materials based on the needs of students, schools, program coordinators, and program objectives. Evaluations are conducted on a quarterly basis to coincide with academic and behavioral reports generated by partner schools. Our team works with schools to develop a strategic plan to engage their populations to have the biggest impact. |
